Local News For Kent

Below is the latest news for Kent directly updated from the BBC Kent website. Please click on a link below to view the full news story.

Vicky Hamilton tape given to dad - 06/02/2012 The father of murdered schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton is reunited with some of her possessions almost 21 years after she went missing.

Schools closed after weekend snow - 06/02/2012 A number of schools across Kent and Medway are affected by the weekend's snowfall and icy conditions.

Baby boy 'not sexually assaulted' - 06/02/2012 A baby boy from Gravesend who was admitted to hospital with serious injuries in December had not been sexually assaulted, police say.

Bogus warden 'fining dog owners' - 05/02/2012 Dog owners are warned to be on their guard after reports that a bogus warden has been giving ?50 on-the-spot fines to dog owners in Ramsgate.

Officers search for firearms man - 05/02/2012 Kent Police say they are still searching for a man following a firearms incident in the Medway area.